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Moments in History: Historic people playing a role in Burlington history
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The ‘Moments in History’ of Burlington, Iowa, celebrate the community and what has brought it to what is there today. Look into the people who have played a role in the start of the town and its history. While Lewis Clark spent time at...
Hello Burlington: Spotlighting community, history
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) -Hello Burlington is an on-site special broadcast that celebrates and shares the stories that made Burlington the community it is now within the region. TV6 spoke to Tammy McCoy, Executive Director at the Capital Theater to discuss the historic Capital Theater’s revitalization and new bar, the Night...
New signs highlight historic figures buried in Keokuk cemetery
Volunteers are posting signs throughout the 100-acre Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk to note the historic figures buried there. “We tried to just kind of include some folks that maybe had been forgotten along the way so that we could bring their history back to light and really kind of get their names put back out there so that their story wasn't forgotten,” said Angela Gates, President of the Lee County Iowa Historical Society.
Eastern Iowa farmer accused of leaving fertilizer spill in Burlington
A man whose large fertilizer tank ruptured while he was driving in Burlington this week did not report the spill, drove away from it and initially refused to help clean a creek it contaminated, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Jeff Boyer, 65, of rural Oakville, was driving a truck and trailer near […] The post Eastern Iowa farmer accused of leaving fertilizer spill in Burlington appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Moments in History: Famous people connected to Burlington
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The ‘Moments in History’ of Burlington, Iowa, celebrate the community and what has brought it to what is there today. John B. Newhall made his way west to Burlington just as Iowa was opening up to new settlers. Most historians place his arrival at 1834, just one year after the city was established on the western shores of the Mississippi River.
For the Record – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
04/23/24 – 11:58 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Ian Ronald Cash, 47, of New Mexico, in the 800 block of 10th Street, on a charge of 5th degree criminal mischief. He was taken to Lee County Jail. 04/23/24 – 12:19 p.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Emily...
Burlington sees more business diversity in the area
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Local businesses can have a significant impact and can sometimes difference. Jeremy Hess, Director of Economic Development at the Greater Burlington Partnership says he feels the area is moving in a positive business direction and has become more diverse. “I would describe the business climate as...
Burlington finishes upgrades to largest park in the area
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Burlington is working to finish the upgrades to the largest park in the area. Danwardt Park is weeks away from the grand opening of a new playground on May 7. “This project has been ongoing since last fall as far as construction, but...
Moments in History: The Hawkeye state name, Burlington’s Capitol theater
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The ‘Moments in History’ of Burlington, Iowa, celebrate the community and what has brought it to what is there today. The Hawkeye State is a nickname for Iowa, though two Iowa promoters from Burlington are believed to have popularized the name. The nickname was approved by “territorial officials” in 1838, eight years before Iowa became a state.
Moments in History: Des Moines Co. known for landmarks like Snake Alley
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The ‘Moments in History’ of Burlington, Iowa, celebrate the community and what has brought it to what is there today. Des Moines County was established in 1834. It was named for the Des Moines River which runs through southeastern Iowa. The U.S. flag was...
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